Seven years war
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French and Indian War
What was the Seven Years War called in North America?
Britain and France
Fought between what countries?
1754-1763, but mainly the seven years from 1756-1763
During what years was it fought?
Territory that became Canada and the United States
Where was it fought in North America?
Both sides, although mainly for the French
Who did Native Americans fight for?
Britain
Who won?
Canada and the Mississippi Valley, also called New France
What territories did France lose?
Lost Florida; granted Louisiana as compensation
What territories did Spain gain and lose?
1763, the Treaty of Paris
When was the war officially ended and what was signed?
13 colonies
What territory did Britain have before the war?
Canada and colonies between Mississippi River and Appalachians
What territory did France have before the war?
Yes, they were obligated to
Did colonists fight for Britain?
The Indians
Who did the French need to help?
Furs
What goods did Britain and France want from USA?
European goods
What goods did the Indians want?
Iroquois, because they traded with Britain
Who were Britain's Indian allies and why?
France
Who was a better ally to the Indians, Britain or France?
The Ohio River Valley
What land was in dispute?
Fort Duquesne on Ohio River (Pittsburgh)
What did the French build and where?
George Washington
Who led the British Militia to evict the French from Fort Duquesne?
Fort Necessity
What was the British fort called?
General Edward Braddock; Britain took a big loss
Who led second attempt to take Fort Duquesne and what happened?
William Pitt
Who was the informal leader of the British cabinet?
General James Wolfe
Who was another British general to win big victories against the French?
British King wouldn't give gifts
Why were the Indians angry after the war?
War doubled Britain's debt; put the bill on the colonists
What was the British financial situation after the war?
no settlers west of the Applaichians; angered the colonists
1763 proclamation
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